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UK Inland Diving
Dive Site: Vobster Quay
Location: Upper Vobster, Mells, Somerset BA3 5SA
Description: Inland quarry
Depth: 37 metres max (121 feet)
Visibility: 5 - 10 metres (15 - 30 feet)
Rating: ****
The staff here are fantastic, they are really friendly and helpful. The facilities are also very good; they include showers, fills, food, and a shop. There is not that much to see other than a few hydroboxes and the tunnel that leads to the crushing works, which makes a very dark swim through, not to be attempted by those who are not confident. There are some good 'wall' dives where you can study the interesting rock features and gaze up at the tree roots above and the leaves settling through the water. There are also some training platforms. The quarry opens at 8.30am on weekends and 9am on weekdays. Entrance costs £12 for non-members (as of July 2004). For full details go to their website.
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Reader Reviews:
Rating: *****
Lots to see, plane cut into 3 parts at different depths (12-22m), full boat at 21m amongst other things. The tunnel is good and best done from the top to the bottom (14-22m). Always a cold dive due to cold stream feed, use 7mm semi or drysuit. Well buoyed site.
Anthony Ritchie, PADI Open Water
A great site, the hospitality is really good and all the staff seem keen to help. I have done a lot of my training there and still enjoy going back again and again. Easy access with parking next to the water and changing rooms with hot showers!
Tim Long, PADI Advanced Open Water
Top site, lots of fun things to swim around and through. Whilst the water's quite cold you can always warm up with one of their giant burgers during your surface interval!
Steve M, PADI Rescue Diver
Great site in fantastic surroundings and with lots to see. I found the crushing works fascinating. As the other comments say, this inland site can be a bit on the chilly side but with a top catering facility and hot showers and clean changing facilities it makes it you soon forget the cold. I used a full 5mm Wetsuit but would also pop a shorty on top next time.
If you are within an hour of the site it's also worth taking out the membership just to be able to book your car into the bottom car park.
Gary Berntsen, PADI Open Water Diver
I cut my teeth on this inland site and I love the place. It is fantastic for equipment checking, training, refreshing and just for the fun of diving. It can get busy at the weekends so get there early but diving during the week is recommended.
Chris Paul, PADI Open Water Diver
An often overlooked feature of dive sites is the food, Vobster really wins here with a unique creation called the Deco Burger. 4oz burger, 2 cheese, jumbo sausage, cheese, 2 bacon, cheese, egg all wrapped in a bun - make sure to drop 2 kilos before the second dive. The diving isn't bad either.
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